Hardy Q Cold Soft Capsules

Adult dose

Adults 15 years and older: 2 capsules taken three times daily, 30 minutes after meals

Child dose

Children aged 8 to under 15 years: 1 capsule taken three times daily, 30 minutes after meals

This medication may put strain on the liver, so individuals who consume more than three alcoholic drinks daily should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. The acetaminophen component in this medication can rarely cause severe skin allergic reactions, so if symptoms such as skin rash or itching occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. Care must be taken to ensure the total daily intake of acetaminophen does not exceed 4,000mg, and it should not be taken with other products containing acetaminophen. The pseudoephedrine component in this medication can cause serious skin adverse reactions in some individuals, so if fever, red spots, or pus-filled blisters occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. Those with allergic reactions to this medication or hypersensitivity to acetaminophen or other ingredients should not take it. Young infants, especially those under 3 months of age, should not take this medication, and children under 2 years old should not take it without a doctor's direction. Individuals currently taking or who have recently stopped certain medications like antidepressants, those with severe hypertension, or serious kidney or liver conditions should consult a professional before taking this medication. It is advised not to take other cold medications, antipyretic analgesics, sedatives, or antihistamines while taking this medicine. If symptoms such as rash, itching, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. Do not take for long periods, strictly adhere to prescribed usage and dosage, and children should take it under adult supervision. Avoid alcohol while taking this medication, as drowsiness may occur, and refrain from driving or operating machinery. Caution should be exercised when taking this medication with the specific antibiotic flucloxacillin, as rare but severe side effects such as metabolic acidosis can occur. Store in a place out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and in a cool place with low humidity. Additionally, it is recommended not to transfer to other containers to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, cold sweat, pallor → severe allergic reaction
• Severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain → severe skin adverse reaction
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory disturbances with cough and fever
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue throughout the body → liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• Sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, swelling, urinary difficulties, thirst, dizziness, anxiety, trembling, insomnia, high anion gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA), rash, redness, itching

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with other products containing acetaminophen. Individuals currently taking or within 2 weeks after stopping MAO inhibitors (antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anti-Parkinson's medications, etc.) should not take this medication. Do not take this medication with cough suppressants, other cold medications, antipyretic analgesics, sedatives, or oral antihistamines (for rhinitis, motion sickness, allergy) containing these substances.

Food interactions

Caution is needed when taking this medication with alcohol.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help to preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Green transparent oval soft capsules containing light yellow to green liquid.

Package unit

For domestic use - 10 capsules/box [10 capsules/PTP*1]